Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods: (Self-Sufficiency)
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David Squire (Author)
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Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when.Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with advice on seasonality. 8 Illustrations, black and white; 65 Illustrations, color
About the Author
David Squire has a lifetime's experience with plants, both cultivated and native types. He studied botany and gardening at the Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, Surrey. Throughout his gardening and journalistic careers, David has written more than 80 books on plants and gardening. He also has a wide interest in the uses of native plants, whether for eating and survival, or for their historical roles in medicine, folklore and customs.
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- Contributor: David Squire
- Imprint: IMM Lifestyle Books
- ISBN13: 9781504800341
- Number of Pages: 128
- Packaged Dimensions: 148x209x9mm
- Packaged Weight: 340
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books
- Release Date: 2015-09-01
- Series: Self-Sufficiency
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: David Squire has a lifetime's experience with plants, both cultivated and native types. He studied botany and gardening at the Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, Surrey. Throughout his gardening and journalistic careers, David has written more than 80 books on plants and gardening. He also has a wide interest in the uses of native plants, whether for eating and survival, or for their historical roles in medicine, folklore and customs.
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